If only we had a crystal ball to predict the future or, at a minimum, a reset button for the wrong decisions. Most probably would have bailed out of the A.J. Dillon idea rather quickly. A 2025 Philadelphia Eagles offseason signing certainly didn't go as planned, and here we are. It's almost time for the NFL's free agency cycle again.
Ask yourselves a couple of questions. Without looking, when was the last time you saw 'Quadzilla' carry the football? How many rushing yards did he have this season? See? You don't know the answer to those questions, do you?
That's the point. Dillon's time in Philadelphia has come and gone with barely anyone noticing. We can count this chicken before it hatches. He probably won't be on the Eagles' 2026 roster.
This team seemingly has enough at the position with Saquon Barkley, Tank Bigsby, and Will Shipley, but let's make things interesting. Let's toss around a few names as potential free-agent signees.
Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars
So as not to waste your time, we've already priced Kenneth Walker Jr. and Breece Hall out of the Eagles' price range. Travis Etienne Jr. might also be too pricey, but he's certainly fun to talk about. If it were learned that he had a shrinking market, the Eagles could make sense if someone was forced to make an argument. He brings a skill set to the Birds that the offense seems to be lacking.
Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons
Think about the Falcons' backfield, and you're almost certain to mention Bijan Robinson, and for good reason. If you didn't watch many of Atlanta's games, you're probably unaware that Tyler Allgeier was a good complementary piece.
Allgeier isn't one of those guys who won't go down on first contact, and that could irritate a unit that is already struggling with the prospect of having to tackle Saquon Barkley.
J.K. Dobbins, Denver Broncos
J.K. Dobbins is another of those guys who makes defenders miss tackles. He'd also be less expensive than Allgeier or Etienne. Perhaps the most attractive thing about this youngster is that he doesn't fumble or drop the football. He has logged 448 carries without a fumble over his last four NFL seasons. One red flag: He's coming off a season-ending foot injury.
Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Again, genuine interest here revolves around White's market value as he plays football's most physically demanding position. He was a habitual fumbler early over his first three seasons, but he seemed to clean that up last year. Still, there's a chance the Eagles could land him for a price lower than they're expecting if they show interest.
This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: NFL Free Agency: 4 targets Eagles could sign to replace A.J. Dillon